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Dr Peter Wynn, Lancaster University, taking a sample in Iceland. Credit: Dr Hugh Tuffen

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Volcanoes and glaciers combine as powerful methane producers

Geology Page - November 21, 2018

Meltwater accumulation within 160 feet of the surface causes these bright, white reflections to dim to grey from June to early August before stabilizing in late August.

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Scientists find missing piece in glacier melt predictions

Glacial polish reflects sunlight at Pothole Dome in Yosemite National Park, California.

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Study reveals structure and origins of glacial polish on Yosemite’s rocks

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Rusting fool’s gold in glaciers a sign of increased carbon

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Glaciers may have helped warm Earth

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Mountain glaciers recharge vital aquifers

Geology Page - July 22, 2017

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Saying goodbye to glaciers

Geology Page - May 12, 2017

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Ice cave in Transylvania yields window into region’s past

Geology Page - April 28, 2017

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Retreating Yukon glacier caused a river to disappear

Geology Page - April 17, 2017

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Hidden lakes drain below West Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier

Geology Page - February 9, 2017

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Study shows planet’s atmospheric oxygen rose through glaciers

Geology Page - February 7, 2017

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Researchers find seafloor valleys below West Antarctic glaciers

Geology Page - January 18, 2017

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Mountain glaciers are showing some of the strongest responses to climate...

Geology Page - December 12, 2016

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During last period of global warming, Antarctica warmed 2 to 3...

Geology Page - December 9, 2016

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West Antarctic ice shelf breaking up from the inside out

Geology Page - November 28, 2016

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New study shows when Pine Island Glacier retreat began

Geology Page - November 24, 2016

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Nepal drains risky glacial lake near Everest

Geology Page - November 1, 2016

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UCI and NASA document accelerated glacier melting in West Antarctica

Geology Page - October 26, 2016

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Understanding the ebb and flow of Peru’s glacial past

Geology Page - October 17, 2016

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Insights into biogeochemical cycles based on glacial meltwater chemistry

Geology Page - September 23, 2016

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Greenland ice is melting 7 percent faster than previously thought

Geology Page - September 22, 2016

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Ocean warming primary cause of Antarctic Peninsula glacier retreat

Geology Page - July 15, 2016

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Cosmopolitan snow algae accelerate melting of Arctic glaciers

Geology Page - June 22, 2016

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New research reveals secrets of former subglacial lakes in North America

Geology Page - June 14, 2016

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Huge ancient river basin explains location of the world’s fastest flowing...

Geology Page - June 14, 2016

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